Senate Change Upheld in Montana Social Security Plan
Helena March 2 The legislature approved a conference committee report on House Bill 226 creating a Montana social service program with an annual expenditure over 6 million dollars. The plan appoints a five member Public Welfare Board and an executive administrator to oversee state aid, federal funds, and county contributions for relief, old age assistance, and child welfare.
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Helena
Montana
House
Senate
Public Welfare Board
Public Welfare
Conference
Senate Cuts State Appropriations For Two Year Biennium
The Montana Senate reduced next two year state appropriations from 13 829 392 to 11 335 018. Sen H E Benjamin said the agency over appropriation totals about 1 300 000 yearly. Reductions in first year include custodial institutions 69 000 social security 999 000 and infantile paralysis 25 000 with other cuts. Second year cuts include custodial institutions 18 500 infantile paralysis 73 028 and state library 3 750.
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Helena
Senate
H. E. Benjamin, Toole
Finance and Claims Committee
Senate Finance and Claims Committee
House
Benjamin
Today and Tomorrow by Walter Lippmann
In the piece Lippmann notes a constitutional crisis blocks Congress from fully addressing reforms. He argues most measures can wait, but Pittman’s bill redefining American neutrality requires prompt action to avoid broader disruption.
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Walter Lippmann
Congress
Wallace
Senator Pittman
Montana House Near Fight as Bills Move Toward Midnight
In Helena on March 2 the Montana House erupted into unruly confusion when Speaker H. D. Rolph clashed with Representative Smith on the floor. The session aimed to clear the calendar before the midnight deadline for transmitting amended bills. Senate insurance measures were recommended for passage after bitter attacks and seven acts received final reading. liquor bill remained in conference as an amendment was rejected.
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Senate
Helena
H. D. Rolph
Smith
Montana House of Representatives
House
State Department of Insurance
Martinovich to Face Court in Murder Arraignment Today
Eli Martinovich accused in a witchcraft shooting of Nicholas Aleksich faces murder arraignment at 10 am before Judge Downey. He is held in the county jail after his arrest and confession, with plans to shoot others revealed. He will seek an attorney.
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Eli Martinovich
Nicholas Aleksich
Butte
Aleksich
Warm Springs
Martinovich
Vandenberg Leads Battle on Court Change Plan
Senator Vandenberg of Michigan opposes the Roosevelt court reorganization bill calling it a device to choke free American institutions. He argues immediate six new justices would place court interpretations under presidential control, risking constitutional independence.
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Washington
Vandenberg
Michigan
Senate
Senmtor Logan
Kentucky
Sumners
Texas
House
Supreme Bench
Supreme Court of the United States
Vote on High School Bond Issue Is Assured
petitions certified by clerk Addis McGrath show 2525 qualified names meeting the referendum threshold for a bond issue to improve the new Butte high school site. Trustees will likely adopt a resolution at the next meeting to place the matter on the April 3 general school election ballot.
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Addis McGrath
Butte High School
McGrath
Loyalists Launch Four Front Attacks Across Spain
Spanish Civil War dispatches report Loyalist forces attacking on four fronts around Madrid and Toledo with heavy artillery, while rebels defend and counter in areas including Talavera de la Reina, Oviedo, Teruel and Zaragoza. Madrid faced shelling and city damage as insurgent gains and losses shift amid ongoing frontline thrusts.
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Hendaye
U.P
Francisco Tranco
Madrid
Talavera de la Reima
Toledo
Torrijon
Alcazar
Tajo
Talavera
Plaza de Espana
Oviedo
Teruel-Zaragoza
Portal Rubio
Franco
Valencia
Catalonia
Montana Weather Forecast Unsettled With Snow Likely
Unsettled conditions in Montana through Wednesday and Thursday with probable snow in the northwest portion and colder temperatures in the eastern portion.
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Montana
Grand jury selects foreman for Silver Bow probe
A sworn grand jury begins a wide ranging inquiry into election irregularities gambling conditions and other matters in Silver Bow county under Judge Jeremiah J Lynch. The seven member panel chosen from twelve includes Walkerville foreman Frank Lohman and members R Craddock Frank Hayes John P O Neill A H Schaal John Savage and Chester Williams. Judge Lynch’s four page charge lasted about 15 minutes with one remark on protection money in gambling laws.
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Silver Bow County
Jeremiah J. Lynch
Frank Lohman
Daly Street
Walkerville
R. Craddock
Williamsburg
Frank Hayes
North
Alabama Street
John P. O'Neill
West
Mercury Street
A. H. Schaal
Quartz Street
John Savage
A’ Street
Chester Williams
Henry Street
Lynch
President Maps April Tarpon Fishing Jaunt During Congress Lull
President Roosevelt outlined a late April tarpon fishing trip off the Texas coast. He spoke at a press conference hoping Congress will allow a seagoing vacation after most of his legislative program is passed. He plans a thirteenth NRA study, a fourteenth relief appropriation after Warm Springs, and speeches tied to a Victory dinner and court reorganization.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Gulf of Mexico
Texas
Congress
NRA
Warm Springs
Peaches the Pet Lion Breaks Bonds in Albuquerque Getaway
Albuquerque residents faced jitters as Peaches the mountain lion escaped from bonds. Glenn E Valentine and his wife had debated selling or giving away the cougar when it slipped its confinement. Authorities expect little disturbance, but residents kept indoors and pets secured amid heightened alert.
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Peaches
Albuquerque
N. M
Glenn E. Valentine
Italians Ordered to Armed Service Under Mussolini Program
Italians aged 18 to 55 were summoned today by Premier Mussolini to answer a national conscription drive tied to Britain's wartime rearmament, signaling a broad and prolonged state of military readiness.
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Rome
Mussolini
Great Britain
Britain
Council
Nine Steel Firms Boost Wages Across Industry
Nine steel companies led by Carnegie Illinois Corp announced wage increases and a 40 hour week, boosting pay for about 330 thousand workers by roughly 100 million dollars annually. The move follows earlier raises by six other firms and targets March 16 implementation. The Jones and Laughlin Steel Corp added a five dollar daily minimum for an eight hour day with a 40 hour week under consideration.
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Associated Press
Carnegie-Illinois Corp
Carnegie -Illinois
American Steel and Wire
Otis, Sharon
Pittsburgh
Continental, Wheeling
Columbia Steel
Jones and Laughlin Steel Corporation
Committee For Industrial Or
Montana House Moves to Impeach State Official
The Montana House approved by 67-18 a resolution to impeach John J. Greene of the state board of equalization for high crimes and malfeasance after Gov. Roy E. Ayers demanded his resignation. The House also sought Goza’s resignation for neglect of duty before withdrawing that name on reconsideration.
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Helena
Montana
House of Representatives
John J. Greene
State Board of Equalization
Roy E. Ayers
Greene
House
Sam D. Goza
Equalization Board
Funeral Thursday for Slain Butte Police Officer Aleksich
Nicholas Aleksich longtime Butte police officer to be buried after funeral Thursday at the Serbian Orthodox church. He was shot Sunday by Eli Martinovich in a deranged act. City hall flag lowered to half mast in his honor as a former World War I U S servicemember.
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Nicholas Aleksich
Butte
Serbia
Aleksich
Eli Martinovich
Mountain View
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